How To Make And Use Discord Stickers

What is a Discord Sticker?

In 2021, Discord added sticker support to its messaging platform. Discord Stickers (not to be confused with Discord emojis) are available as static as well as animated. Server owners can add 5 custom stickers to their server for free. If you want more, you will need at least two boosts, which unlocks Level 1. This gives you access to 10 more sticker slots, giving a total of 15 stickers. Level 2 and Level 3 servers have 30 and 60 sticker slots, respectively.
To add or remove custom stickers in a Discord server, you will need to have the “Manage emojis and stickers” permission. It’s worth noting that server members can use stickers even if they don’t have a Discord Nitro subscription.

Things to Remember When Creating Discord Stickers

Below, we have mentioned the prerequisites for creating a sticker for your Discord server:

Animated File types: APNG and Lottie (partnered and verified servers) Static File type: PNG Max File size 512KB Dimensions: 320px x 320px Background: Transparent (optional) Matching Unicode Emoji for Sticker Suggestions Description text to improve accessibility for screen reader users

How to Create a New Discord Sticker

Now that we have shared the requirements for making your own sticker, it is time we get our hands dirty and check out the steps for it. Alternatively, you can use the Kapwing online editor to make your Discord sticker. Much like the company’s Discord emoji maker, Kapwing has a template to resize your image and add text or change the background colors if you like. The template is already set to 320 x 320 resolution, and you just need to upload your image to get started.

How to Upload Stickers to Discord Server

Now that you have your custom sticker ready, it’s time to upload it to your Discord server. Note that, this can only be done via Discord’s website or desktop app. Here’s how you can do this.

How to Remove Custom Stickers from a Discord Server

If an uploaded sticker becomes outdated, or you’re running out of slots, then you can remove stickers from your Discord server. Just follow these steps.
This will remove said sticker, and you can use the slot for other stickers. Once a sticker is removed, your server members won’t be able to access it any longer. Any emojis assigned to it will be reset.

How to Make Custom Stickers on Discord Mobile App

As mentioned above, Discord still doesn’t feature the option to upload or create stickers via the smartphone app. However, you can use NQN, one of the popular Discord bots that offer Nitro perks for free. It also has an option that lets you send stickers with predetermined keywords. If you do not know how to invite a bot, learn how to add Discord bots to your server before you proceed. Although not as ubiquitous as Discord emojis, stickers are gradually finding a place of their own in chats. If you were wondering what Discord stickers were all about, we hope this guide offered clarity and helped you get acquainted with the feature. Do let us know if you found this guide helpful in the comments below.